TRIGGERnometry Population Collapse is Coming - Alex Kaschuta
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Jun 21, 2023 
In this engaging talk, Alex Kaschuta, a Romanian writer and cultural critic, dives into the global fertility crisis, exploring its roots in urbanization and cultural shifts. She discusses why falling birth rates might be more cultural than biological and the implications on family structures. The conversation also touches on the rise of surrogacy and the balance between immediate pleasures and long-term commitments in parenthood. Additionally, Alex highlights the need for societal interventions to tackle these pressing issues.
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Falling Fertility Rates
- Global fertility rates are declining, impacting even countries with current population growth.
- This decline has long-term consequences due to aging populations and shrinking workforces.
Cultural Impact on Fertility
- Cultural factors, not just environmental or biological ones, significantly influence declining birth rates.
- Children are now optional, changing perceptions of their value and the willingness to have them.
The Pill's Impact
- While birth rates were falling before the pill, it accelerated the decline, rather than causing it.
- This makes it difficult to reverse the trend.